Radiologic Technologist (AssociatesMD)
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JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Additionally, the X-Ray / Radiology technician executes necessary medical assisting procedures to maintain seamless daily operations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Radiology Technician job description is intended to point out major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.
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Triage or prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
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Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
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Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
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Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
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Completes daily log and forwards to radiologist for reading.
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Maintains required records including patient records and daily logbooks.
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Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
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Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
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Create Superbill in EMR for each Patient Procedure.
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Perform Medical Assistant Procedures such as Phlebotomy, Injections, and EKGs.
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Perform Vitals, such as blood pressure, Heart Rate, Respiration, Weight, Temperature and report the patient history summary.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Licensures AND Certifications)
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Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technician program.
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Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license.
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One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in a medical practice environment.
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One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice environment preferred.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
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Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
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Knowledge of Medical Assistant Procedures.
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Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
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Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
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Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
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Ability to perform as a Medical Assistant, triaging patients, taking vitals and drawing blood.
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Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
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Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
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Ability to read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
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Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.
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Ability to competently use Microsoft Office.
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